US Bridges

Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Fox River

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B67020000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Fox River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Fox River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,040 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Wisconsin Ave
CrossesFox River
Location0.4M S JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.00959, -88.23799
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2022)
Projected traffic11,040 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Fox River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Fox River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Fox River carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Fox River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wisconsin Ave over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.